Looking for an effective cure for those burdened by the attentions of love, then perhaps eating the eggs with honey could provide an answer though thankfully this is not a modern prescription for raising the spirits.

According to folklore you are extremely lucky to find an ant nest near an entrance to your property as they are thought to indicate the onset of prosperity and financial success though contemporary house owners might find the activity a sign of misfortune. Many countries have traditionally seen the appearance of ants on the move to be an omen of bad weather and that stepping on one or more of these tiny creatures would lead to a heavy downpour.